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Barbados gooseberry

Pereskia aculeata

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About

The Barbados gooseberry (Pereskia aculeata) is a species in the genus Pereskia. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Sweden), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Sweden), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Pereskia aculeata (Barbados gooseberry)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish grosellero

French groseillier des Barbades

German Barbadosstachelbeere

Portuguese azedinha

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Barbados gooseberry?

The scientific name of Barbados gooseberry is Pereskia aculeata. It belongs to the genus Pereskia.

Where does Barbados gooseberry live?

Barbados gooseberry is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Sweden), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Ecuador, Eswatini, India, Kenya, Madagascar.

What family does Barbados gooseberry belong to?

Barbados gooseberry (Pereskia aculeata) belongs to the genus Pereskia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.

What kingdom does Barbados gooseberry belong to?

Barbados gooseberry (Pereskia aculeata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Barbados gooseberry?

The closest relatives of Barbados gooseberry in the genus Pereskia include Rose cactus.